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Tennessee State University
  • 4 Year
  • NASHVILLE, TN

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade D
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade C+

Tennessee State is a public university located in Nashville, Tennessee. As a historically black college, TSU has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,816 undergraduate students. The Tennessee State acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Business, Communications, and Psychology. Graduating 26% of students, Tennessee State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $28,500.

About

3500 JOHN A. MERRITT BLVD
NASHVILLE, TN 37209
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Ohio Valley Conference

Tennessee State University Rankings

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TSU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
August 1
SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
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Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$11,139 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,620 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
96%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
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Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    48%
  • On Campus
    45%
  • Online
    7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,816 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,184
Undergrads Over 25
14%
Pell Grant
69%
Varsity Athletes
4%
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Freshmen Live On-Campus
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
26%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%

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